Time 3 5 MIN PER STATION Drill Name & Description Stationary Puck Control Narrow / Wide Combination - The goal is to keep the hand movements as smooth and quick as possible. -This technique moves the puck across the entire body, extending to each side as far as the arms can reach. -The bottom hand can come off the stick as the puck is moved out wide to the backhand. This allows the player to move the puck out even further. -Not only does the puck change location, it also changes speed. Toe Drag Side and Front -The player moves the puck out to the forehand side and turns the -It is the rotation of the top hand that turns the toe of the blade over. -This maneuver is similar to the side toe drag, except in this case the puck is out in front of the player. Again, the player turns the Attacking Triangle Partner on Knees -The standing player moves the puck from side to side underneath the stick and performs front to back toe drags around the stick. -This is the first progression for players learning to attack the triangle on a defensive player. Puck Through Legs From Back -The puck is taken out wide on the forehand side and behind the body and then the toe of the blade pulls the puck back through the legs. -The backside of the blade can also be used to tap the puck through the legs. -The puck can either come straight through or off the skate and up to the stick. -This skill is often used when a player is receiving a pass behind the body. 2 Pucks / 3 Pucks -Two pucks are used, stickhandling one then the other randomly. -Encourage creativity and speed. 2005, Hockey Canada 1 of 5
15 Lane Set Up Open Ice Carry Combination fhd / bhd -Players use only their top hand to control the stick. -The puck is pushed ahead with the bottom edge of the stick blade. -The puck must be out in front and off to the side of the body for maximum control. -A player can usually carry the puck wider on the backhand because the control arm doesn t have to cross in front of the body. 3 Crossovers Stickhandle -The three consecutive crossovers cause the player to move quickly from side to side. -The player constantly stickhandles the puck while performing the crossovers. This drill will help players develop quick feet, and quick hands. -Start with control, then add quickness. Toe Drag Front Side -The player moves the puck out to the forehand side and turns the -It is the rotation of the top hand that turns the toe of the blade over. -Same movement is done to the side. Moving Combinations -This is a series of puck control skills. -The players can skate in any pattern alternately stickhandling the puck narrow and wide, and through the legs or off the skates with toe drags. 2005, Hockey Canada 2 of 5
15 Pylon Set-up Forehand Only -The puck is carried only on the forehand side of the blade, instead of moving the puck to the backhand when going around a pylon. -A toe drag is used to keep the puck on the forehand side of the blade. -The puck is cupped on the forehand side when going around the next pylon. Puck Inside Pylon Puck Off Stick -Instead of carrying the puck around the staggered pylons, the puck is slipped inside and the player picks it up after skating around each pylon. -Useful as an evasive move against a defender or checker. Figure 8 s Transition -Figure 8 s transition drill is similar to the two pylon drill except the players transition with open and reverse pivots at each pylon. This is a great drill for developing puck control agility. 2005, Hockey Canada 3 of 5
Time 3 5MIN PER STATION Drill Name & Description Passing Stations Backhand Pass Forehand Receive -The receiving player should keep the blade on the ice, perpendicular to the oncoming puck. -The puck should be received as close to the middle of the blade as possible. -To control reception, cushion the puck by slightly giving with the arms as it hits the blade. -Once the puck is received it is brought in front, across the body and returned on the backhand. -This skill is typically used when trying to improve the angle of the pass. Saucer Pass Forehand -A difficult pass to master, the saucer pass requires the puck to fly through the air and land flat on the ice. -To make a successful saucer pass, the puck should start on the heel of the blade with the face open. -The puck is then rolled along the blade by sliding the stick in front of the body in the direction of the receiver. -This causes a spinning movement of the puck that keeps it flat both in the air and on the ice when it lands. Pass Behind Reception -Since not all passes in a game situation can be received directly on the stick, it is important to practice this skill. -Placing the blade behind the body to tap or pull the puck through the legs can be done more quickly than trying to pull it in front of the body. -This way, players don t have to break stride while they re in motion. Pass Off Skate Reception -As shown in the previous drill, it s important for players to practice receiving passes that aren t tape to tape. -Without moving the skates the player angles the skate blade so that the puck will hit the skate and ricochet up to the stick. 2005, Hockey Canada 4 of 5
15 Pairs Passing One Touch Passing -The one touch reception and pass is a skill that requires soft hands. -The objective is to receive the puck and pass it back all in one motion. -The puck shouldn t be stickhandled when received, but rather cushioned by letting the momentum of the puck push the stick back. -Younger players should begin practicing this at close range, then as they become more proficient, they can then gradually increase the distance. Receive Backhand / Return Forehand -Players will alternately receive passes on the backhand and return them on the forehand. -Two players skate down the ice passing and receiving the puck on their forehand. One player skates forward, the other skates backward. Pass and Follow -In this skill, one player passes to a partner then crosses behind the receiver while following the direction of the initial pass. -Both players alternate this passing sequence as they skate up the ice. Pass Behind Reception -When receiving a pass from behind, players can use their stick to deflect the puck through their legs and retrieve it in front of them. 2005, Hockey Canada 5 of 5